WR Long rear remotes

OldcrowP51

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I want to add a hydraulic top link.
if adding one spool I may add a second or third.

I'm looking at WR Long rear remote electronic solenoid kit.
Wondering if anyone has installed their kit and can share their experience.
Pictures would be helpful.
Thank you
 

biketopia

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I pieced together a dual spool setup on my B2650 from Summit for about $400, including the cylinder. I'll get a good picture this weekend.
 

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Normal electric solenoid kits are not good at Top -N- Tilt operation as they tend to not allow for fine adjustments.
A manual valve you can feather the output of the valve.
 
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I want to add a hydraulic top link.
if adding one spool I may add a second or third.

I'm looking at WR Long rear remote electronic solenoid kit.
Wondering if anyone has installed their kit and can share their experience.
Pictures would be helpful.
Thank you
I have zero info on the WR Long kit but heres a DIY two spool manual valve and outlets on my L3901. Balve is $150 plus anotjer $150 for hoses.

Dan

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biketopia

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Warrenton VA
Normal electric solenoid kits are not good at Top -N- Tilt operation as they tend to not allow for fine adjustments.
A manual valve you can feather the output of the valve.
Very much agree with this. Utilizing the electric solenoid for my 3rd function to operate the grapple is fine, but the fine adjustment with manual valves is exactly what you want for top & tilt.
 
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old and tired

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With a little information you can build something better than WR Long... I love that company but not for valves.

I wanted grapple, top and tilt hydraulics... I put in a 3 spool Wolverine spool that was really close to my tractor's GPM. They were much cheaper back than, vs. the price they are today. https://www.surpluscenter.com/Brand...l-8-GPM-Prince-MB31BBB5C1-DA-Valve-9-7863.axd

Your tractor is very similar to mind. I never needed the "lock-out" function of the joystick so I removed the black plastic cover. Photo 1) Used the same mounding holes for the cover to put threaded rod in. Some lock-tight and flat steel to mount the new valve on top of the FEL valve (photo 2)

I cut off the excess flat bar later, the one long threaded rod would connect the old with the new valve.

The 3rd photo, I took the Power beyond hydraulic hose from the FEL and attached it to the new valve's power beyond port, (basically high pressure out) then all I needed was a new hose that looped from the old FEL Power Beyond port (high pressure out) and tie it into the high pressure IN port of the new 3 spool valve. That completes the circuit for the pressure side.

Just need to connect both low pressure return to tank together...

I would buy hoses that have both swivel nuts and different height off sets. What I used was an assortment of 45*and 90* along with spacers... It turned out bulky and more expensive. You'll want to add a needle valve (3rd photo top right "T" looking thing) You can slow down your flow...

Not the cleanest install but it was less than $600 bucks for all 3 valves... I care more about function than looks and if this tractor ever gets stolen - It can be ID'ed by this valve alone!!!!

Final photo, I have my grapple connection in the middle (no hoses are connected). When I remove the loader, the grapple is easily disconnect, too. That lever that points upward, is now inline with the others...
 

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biketopia

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B2650, RK 60" BB, 42" tiller, 72" LP FM, Forks, Grapple, FEL
Feb 15, 2024
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Warrenton VA
With a little information you can build something better than WR Long... I love that company but not for valves.

I wanted grapple, top and tilt hydraulics... I put in a 3 spool Wolverine spool that was really close to my tractor's GPM. They were much cheaper back than, vs. the price they are today. https://www.surpluscenter.com/Brand...l-8-GPM-Prince-MB31BBB5C1-DA-Valve-9-7863.axd

Your tractor is very similar to mind. I never needed the "lock-out" function of the joystick so I removed the black plastic cover. Photo 1) Used the same mounding holes for the cover to put threaded rod in. Some lock-tight and flat steel to mount the new valve on top of the FEL valve (photo 2)

I cut off the excess flat bar later, the one long threaded rod would connect the old with the new valve.

The 3rd photo, I took the Power beyond hydraulic hose from the FEL and attached it to the new valve's power beyond port, (basically high pressure out) then all I needed was a new hose that looped from the old FEL Power Beyond port (high pressure out) and tie it into the high pressure IN port of the new 3 spool valve. That completes the circuit for the pressure side.

Just need to connect both low pressure return to tank together...

I would buy hoses that have both swivel nuts and different height off sets. What I used was an assortment of 45*and 90* along with spacers... It turned out bulky and more expensive. You'll want to add a needle valve (3rd photo top right "T" looking thing) You can slow down your flow...

Not the cleanest install but it was less than $600 bucks for all 3 valves... I care more about function than looks and if this tractor ever gets stolen - It can be ID'ed by this valve alone!!!!

Final photo, I have my grapple connection in the middle (no hoses are connected). When I remove the loader, the grapple is easily disconnect, too. That lever that points upward, is now inline with the others...
Good install and write up. Just an FYI for OP, Summit Hydraulics is a site sponsor and offers a discount for OTT members. Their 2 spool valves are currently on sale too, https://summit-hydraulics.com/product/monoblock-hydraulic-directional-control-valve-2-spool-11-gpm/
 

OldcrowP51

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Thanks for the input.
I like the simplicity and clean install of the electric solenoid style remotes but I agree, a mechanical valve block may be best for my application.
i'm gonna pick one up and get creative on the install.
 
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